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It is a challenge that the main character must face in order to progress through a usually conflicting story to restore order to their world or to grow as a person.
I would say the theme is literary. The kid who doesn't study gets a bad grade while the one who did is the first one finished. But it isn't stated explicitly (as a direct or stated theme would be). I hope this helps.
Answer:
grandpa is walking on the stairs very slowly
B, It's two independent clauses tied together using a conjunction.